Coming Up in COMO …

31 things to do in COMO — with multiple Juneteenth celebrations leading the way.

“Coming Up In COMO” is a brief peek at concerts, plays, art exhibits, events for families and kids, and more. You may send your event notice to [email protected]. Please put “Coming up in COMO” in the subject line.

Drink and Dine in The District. Downtown Columbia throughout the month of June. Special menu items and deals from your favorite restaurants. Pick up a passport and collect stickers from participating businesses to be entered to win prizes. 

FRIDAY, JUNE 16 

Extravagantly Lit Juneteenth Celebration for small businesses. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Armory, 701 E. Ash St. An event by the Columbia African American Business Alliance. 

Columbia College Summer Expeditions program celebration. 9:30-11 a.m., New Hall Event Center, 1001 Rogers St. 2023 marks the 12th year of the “Summer X” program. The camp is sponsored by State Farm Insurance. 

Moms Who Coffee. Toasty Goat Coffee Co., 515 Scott Blvd, Ste 101, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

Kick Off COMO Juneteenth at REDI. 5:30-7 p.m., Regional Economic Development Inc., 500 E. Walnut St. 

Boone County History & Culture Center Exhibitions. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 3801 Ponderosa St. The Montminy Gallery, historic homes, and more. 

Juneteenth Worship Services. 6:30 p.m., Woodcrest Chapel, 2201 W. Nifong Blvd., 7:30 p.m., Fifth Street Christian Church, 401 N. Fifth St. 

Final Arrangements – Talking Horse Productions. 7:30-9 p.m., 210 St. James St. Tickets $18 and $20. 

Sister Act – Columbia Entertainment Company. 7:30-10 p.m., 1800 Nelwood Dr. 

Karaoke Night. 8-11:45 p.m., Eastside Tavern, 106 E. Broadway. No cover. 

Columbia Farmers Market. 8 a.m.-noon, MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash St.  

Juneteenth Parade and Celebration 2023. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Broadway, from Hitt to Fourth St.  

6^th annual Butterfly Festival at MU Jefferson Farm and Garden. 10 a.m., 4800 New Haven Road. Five food trucks, wildflower meadow tours, kids’ activities. FREE. 

Extravagantly Lit Juneteenth Celebration for small businesses. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Armory, 701 E. Ash St. An event by the Columbia African American Business Alliance. 

CoMo Grown-Up Book Fair. 12:30-3:30 p.m., Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Ave. Curated selection of books from local and independent booksellers including: Skylark Bookshop, Yellow Dog Bookshop, Distant Planet Comics, The Mizzou Bookstore, Aaron Fox, and Peace Nook. Photo booth, trivia sessions, vintage market and goods, Pizza Tree and Angelina’s Tacos, more. 

Juneteenth Freedom Day Celebration. 5-8 p.m., Shelter Gardens, 1817 W. Broadway. Food trucks, music, poetry, local vendors. 

Sister Act – Columbia Entertainment Company. 7:30-10 p.m., 1800 Nelwood Dr. 

Final Arrangements – Talking Horse Productions. 7:30-9 p.m., 210 St. James St. Tickets $18 and $20. 

80s vs 90s Dance Party. 9-11:45 p.m., The Blue Note, 17 N. Ninth St. Tickets $10-$20. 

SUNDAY, JUNE 18 

The Fried Crawdaddies Live at Cooper’s Landing. 2-5 p.m., 11505 S. Smith Hatchery Rd. Food truck: Zydeco’s Cajun Kitchen, Noon-8 p.m. 

The Missouri Symphony Juneteenth Celebration. 3 p.m., Missouri Theatre, 203 S. Ninth St. $19 general admission; 12 and under free. Featuring the inaugural Celebration Community Choir and a diverse range of orchestral and choral selections. 

Nclusion Plus – Sunday Social: Drag Show @ The Social Room. 4-8 p.m., 220 N. Eighth St. 18+, $10 cover. 

Ultimate Pride Anthems. 5-8 p.m., Rose Music Hall, 1013 Park Ave. Tickets $10 day of show. 

MONDAY, JUNE 19 

Summer @ MOSY, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., June 19-June 24. A camp for aspiring young musicians, ages 8-18, Sinquefield Music Center. 

Community Fun & Fellowship at Douglass Park, celebrating Juneteenth Freedom Day. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., 400 N. Providence. 

The Village Presents the 4^th annual Juneteenth Celebration. Noon-6 p.m., Cosmo Park, 1615 W. Business Loop 70. 

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 

Happy Hour Bingo. 5:30-7:30 p.m., DogMaster Distillery, 210 St. James St., Ste D. 

COMO Preservation meeting and presentation, 7 p.m., Columbia Public Library, 100 W. Broadway. Local historian Matt Fetterly will talk about the historical forces behind Columbia’s architecture. 

As Yet Unnamed Comedy Show. 8 p.m., Eastside Tavern, 106 E. Broadway. FREE comedy open mic night. 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 

Make Music Columbia, part of Make Music Day, a global music celebration happening in more than 1,000 cities worldwide. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., citywide. 

Juneteenth PBS Film Series – the history of Juneteenth. 6-8 p.m., the Armory, 701 E. Ash St.